What are the names of the 8 cities where the Congress met before ending in Washington DC?

Before settling in Washington, D.C., the United States Congress met in the following eight cities: Philadelphia, New York City, Trenton, Princeton, Baltimore, Lancaster, York, and Valley Forge. These locations hosted Congress during various periods of the early republic, reflecting the changing political landscape and logistical needs of the time. Ultimately, Congress established its permanent home in Washington, D.C., in 1800.